Irish pub in trouble with Quebec language cops for vintage English-only signs

By The Canadian Press

MONTREAL - The latest language skirmish in Quebec is turning into a real brewhaha.
Quebec's language watchdog is frothing at the mouth because of unilingual-English signs in a popular downtown Irish pub that showcase beers such as "Harp" and "Caffrey."
Dean Laderoute and Rick Fon, co-owners of McKibbins Irish Pub, are inviting Jean Charest in for a pint and say they will remove any sign the premier believes violates Quebec's language laws.
The Office quebecois de la langue francaise is cracking down on the English promotional posters and paraphernalia adorning the pub's walls.
Laderoute and Fon say the posters are simply decor and do not advertise anything the pub is selling.
The pub could face fines as high as $1,500 for each infraction.
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MONTREAL - The Office quebecois de la langue francaise is investigating a pub in downtown Montreal for English-only signs promoting Irish beers such as "Harp" and "Caffrey." Here are some other cases over the years that have attracted the interest of the language watchdog or people seeking to protect the French language:
1996:(at) - A woman warns the owner of a Quebec pet store she might get in touch with language authorities because Peekaboo, the parrot she wanted to buy, didn't speak French.
1999:(at) - The Old Navy chain is asked to rename its stores "La Vieille Riviere." It never happens.
2000:(at) - The owner of an Indian restaurant is told he's breaking the law by having coasters for "Double Diamond," a British beer.
2001:(at) Some people express disappointment that race-car driver Jacques Villeneuve calls his restaurant "Newtown."
2005:(at) Language authorities say they will investigate complaints that Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay's party used the word "Go" on its posters and pamphlets, as in "Go Montreal."
2007:(at) - Imperial Oil says it will keep its Quebec-only "Marche Express" name for its Esso gas stations after protests surfaced regarding a proposal to change the name to "On The Run" as they are known elsewhere in North America.
2007:(at) About 50 people protest outside a Second Cup outlet to demonstrate against the words "Les cafes" being dropped from "Les cafes Second Cup" at some of the chain's outlets.
2007:(at) Language activists decry the fact that callers to many Quebec government offices are told to "press nine" for English before instructions are delivered in French. Some of the departments have since changed the message to put English at the end.

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Im feeling not good today. Out of sight out of mind. Is it really true?
Recently I have been thinking this expression quite works, unfortunetly.
I can't say my mind with just a sentence but it's certain that Im quite curious about our realationship.
Few days ago, He said he would call me. However, he didn't.. I know he is hard working, busy. Most saddiest thing was I had been waiting for his call. I dont wanna disturb during his work, so I had just waiting at home instead of calling him directly. Moreover, I turned on MSN messenger almost whole day. We can't see each other since I came in Korea. I know our situation is pretty hard to have a good realation. However, in my point of view, at least we should try as soon as we can. I need to talk with him about this. I hope everthying gonna be alright, cuz I have been tired a littl bit......=(

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I'm your angel

I'm Your Angel
No mountain's too high for you to climb
All you have to do is have some climbing faith (oh, yeah)
No river's too wide for you to make it across
All you have to do is believe it when you pray
And then you will see the morning will come
And every day will be bright as the sun
All of your fears, cast them on me
I just want you to see
**
I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you're calling
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel, I'm your angel
I saw your teardrops and I heard you cry
All you need is time
Seek me and you shall find
You have everything and you're still lonely
It don't have to be this way
Let me show you a better day
And then you will see the morning will come
And all of your days will be bright as the sun
So all of your fears just cast them on me
How can I make you see
** repeat
And when it's time to face the storm
I'll be right by your side
Grace will keep us safe and warm
And I know we will survive
And when it seems as if your end is drawing near
(the end is drawing near)
Don't you dare give up the fight
Just put your trust beyond the sky
** repeat

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First love

Sometimes I have chance to meet my first love, cause I fell in love with him in a certain goup I participated in. Damm it.This is very uncomfortable when we get together especially everybody knows our story. Anyway inspite of short period, I had really loved him, my first love, and after breake up, I had exprienced such a hard time. During I loved him, I was so happy although few friends said we didn't match and I heard about his ex love story. It didn't matter for me, anyhow finally we broke up. Until recently I had thought I had a great time with him, and had good image. However suddenly my mind has changed, when I met him recently he was not my first love in my dream any more. I realized he was mean..I was very upset because my first love was very precious and beautiful. It has changed to be misery.. Oh my godsh.. why I had such a hard time because of him. It wasn't love. I jus loved the feeling I love someone. It sounds very strange, but it is true. Now, I can see him in reality, not in a dream.

Getting a job

I couldn't sleep tonight. I don't know why but I must be stressful due to find a job I want.I was meeting one of my senior I like. She is generous and considerate. That's why I like her. Few months ago, she changed her job,one of the biggest broadcast in Korea, she really wanted. I was so happy becuase she deserve it. we talked about people we met a program which is traveling all over South Korea for 8days. Luckily we could travel without money because SK telecom, the biggest mobile company, supported us. At that time, people who participated in this program were very smart and clever. In fact, I participated in a club which realated this program so I could be with them without interview. Anyway, most of them, a little bit older than me, got a job recently and the job they got is sooo awesome. I thought they are amazing. I hope I get a job I want in this year. My parents said I should apply for some areas I don't like very much, so I have been upset and depressed. I'm not child anymore. Please let me do I want! I know they love me but this is my life and if they really love me, they should let me try to do I want.